Our screen print transfers must be pressed with a heat press.
We recommend following the below steps to ensure proper adhesion of our original formula / single color screen print transfers:
- Set heat press to 325°
- Pre-press the garment for 3-5 seconds
- Place transfer (design side down) on the garment
- Press for 7-10 seconds with heavy pressure
- Peel while hot, but slowly to ensure complete adhesion. If the plastisol ink is lifting, re-cover and re-press for another 7-10 seconds.
We recommend following the below steps to ensure proper adhesion of our high heat full color soft formula transfers:
- Set heat press to 350° (NOTE: each press varies! Your press may need to be set as high as 375)
- Pre-press the garment for 3-5 seconds
- Place transfer (design side down) on the garment
- Press for 7-10 seconds with heavy pressure
- Peel while hot, but slowly to ensure complete adhesion. If the plastisol ink is lifting, re-cover and re-press for another 7-10 seconds.
We recommend following the below steps to ensure proper adhesion of our clear film screen print transfers:
- Set heat press to 320° (NOTE: each press varies! Your press may need to be set as high as 375)
- Pre-press the garment for 3-5 seconds... if pressing on a hoodie or other heavy fabric you will want to use a pressing pillow
- Place transfer (design side down) on the garment
- Press for 10 seconds with medium pressure
- Peel while hot, but slowly to ensure complete adhesion. If the ink is lifting, re-cover and re-press for another 5 seconds.
We recommend following the below steps to ensure proper adhesion of our puff screen print transfers:
- Set heat press to 325° (NOTE: each press varies! Your press may need to be set as high as 375°)
- Pre-press the garment for 3-5 seconds
- Place transfer (design side down) on the garment (do not use a pressing pillow)
- Press for 8-10 seconds with heavy pressure (do not cover with a teflon sheet or parchment paper)
- Peel while hot
*Garment must not be washed or worn within 24 hours of being pressed.
*We always recommend washing inside out and in cold water, as well as drying on low heat, also inside out.
For Apparel:
- Set heat press to 390°
- Lint roll the front of the shirt to clear all fuzzies
- Secure sublimation transfer to apparel using heat tape
- Place parchment paper or copy paper inside of the shirt (the ink from the transfer will press through the shirt if you do not put a barrier between the front and the back of the shirt)
- Cover with parchment paper
- Press with heavy pressure for 60 seconds
- Remove the transfer paper being cautious not to shift the paper against the material so you don't cause any ghosting
For Tumblers:
Convection oven:
- Set convection oven to 350°
- Secure sublimation transfer to tumbler using heat tape
- Wrap with silicone wrap
- Cook for 3 minutes
- Rotate and cook for an additional 3 minutes (make sure you use a heat glove because the tumbler will be incredibly hot)
Mug/Cup Press:
- Set press to 365°
- Secure sublimation tranfer to tumbler using heat tape
- Press for 1 minute with light pressure
- Rotate and press for an additional 1 minute (make sure you use a heat glove because the tumbler will be incredibly hot)
*Tumblers should always be hand washed without an adhesive pad and left to air dry.
Our DTF Transfers must be pressed with a heat press.
We recommend following the below steps to ensure proper adhesion:
- Set heat press to 325°
- Pre-press the garment for 3-5 seconds
- Once cooled, place transfer (ink side down) on the garment
- Cover with parchment paper and press for 15 seconds with heavy pressure
- Allow the transfer to cool completely, then slowly peel the film back
- If the ink is shiny and you prefer a matte look, cover with parchment paper and press for an additional 3-5 seconds